CVE-2019-8600 SQL injection in iCloud for Windows
A maliciously crafted SQL query can trigger memory corruption, allowing arbitrary code execution on affected Apple operating systems and applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8600?
CVE-2019-8600 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, iCloud for Windows 7.12. A maliciously crafted SQL query may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8600?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8600?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8600 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2019-8600 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8600 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Icloud
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx82-h946-724f.